What is a coefficient? A multiplier? A factor? These terms describe a number which is applied to the unit price book (UPB) to arrive at the contractual cost for JOC / SABER construction projects. A coefficient of 1.08 means that the contractor will perform each and every line item in the unit price book for an 8% markup. A coefficient of .97 would mean that the contractor would perform line...Continue Reading
Price coefficients are applied to unit line prices from a unit price book (UPB) to determine the actual cost of JOC or SABER project and/or task order. The contracted price coefficient is applied to all labor and materials line items necessary for each job to arrive at an estimated for the job. Coefficients are important to Contractors to both winning and profitably performing JOC/SABER construction projects. It is equally important...Continue Reading
Job Order Contracting (JOC), and Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) are both forms of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). They are collaborative, transparent, performance-based construction delivery methods that significantly improve productivity vs. traditional design-bid-build. Procurement and project timelines are decreased, change orders are virtually non-existent, and longer term relationships exist between Owners, Contractors and AE’s. SABER and JOC are standardized business process that can be adapted to particular Owner...Continue Reading
Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors, 4Clicks is hosting an upcoming Regional Training Class in Las Vegas, and we’d like to invite you and your team to attend! This two day class is perfect for brand new e4Clicks Project Estimator users and those who could benefit from a refresher course. A great chance to sharpen your estimating skills, learn how to better use RSMeans Cost Data, and even learn more about eTakeoff...Continue Reading
Are you using “old” cost data? Exclusively enhanced 2012 RSMeans Electronic Cost Data is now available, integrated within e4Clicks Project Estimator, for your JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, POCA, and BOA projects. Approximately 400,000 line items are available, complete with modified, detailed descriptions, references and specifications… all in electronic format and including advanced search capabilities. Lastly, don’t forget you can also always get print versions of RSMeans Cost Books...Continue Reading
